The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

"Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique (Beginner 0/100)"

"As expected of Venerable Yuanqing, a cultivation technique created by a Nascent Soul stage expert!"

Looking at the words flashing before her eyes, Li Yunqing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

When you haven't even started learning Mingyu Gong, you only need 30 experience points to get started, and even the Medicine King Scripture only requires 50 points.

However, this Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique actually requires a full one hundred experience points.

"The Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique was created by me after observing the methods of weapon crafting and alchemy."

Just then, Yuan Qing spoke gently, "Nine Revolutions of Refining the Spirit, through a thousand hammerings and forgings, can temper the soul to be extremely tough and pure, which is why I have been able to survive until now."

"Without a physical body, the soul is greatly depleted, even in a forbidden zone or under lockdown."

Yuan Qing pressed himself against Li Yunqing, his thin, gauze-like dress also formed from the power of the Yang God.

At this moment, seemingly nourished by the pure Yin energy, her originally snow-white skin now had a faint rosy hue.

"Don't look at mine, you have your own!"

Seemingly sensing Li Yunqing's gaze falling on her skin, Yuan Qing said in a light tone, "Whiter, softer, and more fragrant than me."

Li Yunqing: "..."

"My sister's Yang Spirit body seems to have regained its vitality, and her personality has also changed a bit."

When they first met, Yuan Qing was reserved and polite, and every move she made was like a fairy descending to earth.

But now she's become no different from a young woman.

"You know perfectly well that women should be dignified and proper when they are out in public, and they should always maintain a certain air about them. I'm not like that by nature."

"And... if nothing unexpected happens, even if I reach the Divine Realm in the future, I'll probably only live for four hundred years!"

"So, I've decided to live however I feel comfortable."

"To hell with ladylike decorum! I'll do whatever I want now!"

Yuan Qing's tone carried a hint of resentment, as if he had many complaints about the rules concerning women.

"Besides, no one can see me except my sister now, so why should I be so proper?"

As she spoke, she pressed herself even closer to Li Yunqing, as if she wanted to stuff her whole body into Li Yunqing's.

Her fair and tender breasts had turned into pancakes, but she still didn't care.

"Alright! Do as you please, I'll try out this Spirit Refining Technique first."

Li Yunqing was speechless and didn't care. She closed her eyes and began to cultivate the Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique.

The Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique simulates the methods of alchemy and weapon crafting, where the elixir undergoes nine cycles and the weapon requires a hundred refinements.

She understands alchemy, and the Medicine King's Classic is even more detailed in it.

Although she didn't understand weapon crafting, with Yuan Qing's explanation, she gained a general understanding of it.

"The body is like a furnace, forging and refining the soul."

Li Yunqing activated the Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique, visualizing herself as a furnace to refine medicine and fuse vessels.

In just a moment, she felt that her Yin spirit seemed to have a faint impurity dissipating.

At that moment, she suddenly recalled the scene of Yuan Qing devouring the evil god.

That is also an application of the Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique.

"I see!"

Li Yunqing suddenly realized that words were flashing before her eyes.

"Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique Experience +1."

"Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique Experience +1."

With exceptional comprehension and intelligence, even being held by Yuan Qing had no effect on her whatsoever.

The night passed quickly.

At dawn, a line of writing suddenly appeared in front of Li Yunqing, who had been cultivating all night.

"Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique Experience +1."

"Yuanqing Refining Spirit Technique (Beginner 0/1000)"

"Yin Spirit: Proficiency (13% → 15%)"

The instant the writing appeared, Li Yunqing felt her spirit become light and ethereal, as if she were floating on air.

However, the Yin spirit's body was extremely condensed, as if it had a physical body.

It was as if some inexplicable transformation had taken place.

Even the clothes worn by the Yin God were extremely detailed and realistic.

With a thought, her spirit leaped up, passing directly through the roof of the carriage and arriving in the void.

Yuan Qing, who was standing right next to her, seemed to sense something. Looking at Li Yunqing's sinister expression, his eyes flashed with a divine light: "You've mastered the basics in just one night?"

"this……"

Thinking of his former disciple, whose talent was exceptional at the time, it took him a full half month to even begin to grasp the Yuanqing Refining Divine Technique.

Compared to Li Yunqing, her disciples are now worlds apart.

"My younger sister might really be able to break the shackles of the divine realm!"

"So... if I stay close to her and maintain a good relationship, I can live for hundreds more years?"

"Who wouldn't like such a pretty girl?"

Yuan Qing was overjoyed and leaped up, following Li Yunqing's Yin spirit to the void.

But then they saw purple energy shimmering around Li Yunqing; it was the purple energy of the sun.

"As expected of someone with a pure Yin constitution, being proficient in Yin spirit allows them to absorb the purple energy of the sun."

Seeing this scene, Yuan Qing was even more shocked.

In the era of immortals and gods, only after the Yin God has reached perfection can one absorb the power of heaven and earth, undergo the tempering of the laws of heaven and earth, and transform into the Yang God.

Sometimes, innate physical gifts are just too unreasonable.

This is enough to save her decades of cultivation foundation, which is also the fundamental reason why she wants a better physical body.

Even with the willpower, one needs many years of honing their skills without talent.

Having talent is equivalent to living hundreds or thousands of years longer; even a fool would know which choice to make.

After a short while, Li Yunqing felt her Yin spirit was warm and moist, flowing with purple light.

Even the sun, which was rising higher in the sky, was less harmful to her spirit.

"Yin Spirit: Proficiency (15% → 16%)"

"With the Refining Spirit Technique, Yin Spirit cultivation will be much faster."

Perhaps it won't be long before her spirit is able to leave her body under the scorching sun.

They could even cultivate themselves into a Yang God.

"elder sister?"

Seeing Yuan Qing staring blankly, Li Yunqing's spirit flickered and approached in an instant.

"My sister is so pretty!"

Looking at the light purple dress that covered her body, revealing her figure completely, Yuan Qing blinked.

Compared to the conservative and loose purple dress worn by her physical body, Li Yunqing, the manifestation of the Yin spirit before her, was far more alluring.

Because the power of the Yin spirit is not strong, the clothes it conjures cannot perfectly cover the whole body like real clothes.

Instead, it's like a thin veil, giving the impression that it can be easily pulled open to reveal everything.

She felt that if she were a man, she probably wouldn't be able to resist such a woman either.

Even now, she feels that she loves her younger sister even more.

Being good-looking makes life much smoother.

In the era of immortals and gods, there were many women with stunning looks and figures but lacking in talent who were forcibly propelled to the Nascent Soul realm by men using resources.

The energy consumed is almost enough for a person with exceptional talent to cultivate to the level of a deity, or even become an immortal.

"Are you sure you're only fifteen?"

"That figure...she's getting way too much nutrition!"

Yuan Qing poked Li Yunqing's chest with her finger. It was so beautiful, so round and perky.

Feeling the touch of the Yin spirit, and the strange tingling sensation in her chest, Li Yunqing subconsciously stepped back, her face turning slightly red.

The sensation of being touched by a spirit is ten or even a hundred times more sensitive than the touch of skin.

"Hahaha……"

Upon seeing Li Yunqing in this state, Yuan Qing laughed without any restraint.

When the souls touch, the connection penetrates to the very core of the being. This is why immortals and gods seek Daoist partners, a desire that transcends physical desires ten or even a hundred times.

If it were a man's yin spirit that touched it, it would be even more sensitive. Given that Li Yunqing is only making contact for the first time, she would probably feel weak all over after just one touch.

"Sister, let's get going!"

Li Yunqing's spirit flashed and directly entered the carriage's body. She breathed a sigh of relief: "From now on, the spirit must never come into contact with people, especially men."

Thinking back to how she had just felt, she felt as if something had touched her heart and was stirring within it.

It felt like an electric current was constantly coursing through my body, making me unable to control myself.

At this moment, she finally understood why those who cultivate immortality also need to find a Daoist partner; the feeling of soul merging was probably even more alluring than this.

After everyone finished packing, the carriage continued eastward, facing the sun.

North of the forbidden land of the evil god lies the territory of the demon race and the human race, which are in opposition to each other.

The Great Cangshan Mountains in Qingzhou and Cangzhou are both located in the western part of the human race, close to the demon race.

However, the capital city is located in the center of the human territory. At a speed of 500 li per day, it would probably take 20 days to reach the capital city.

The entire journey was along official roads, under a clear blue sky, and there was no chaos.

Even occasionally, demon-suppressing guards from the Demon-Suppressing Division would ride swiftly.

Li Yunqing was not idle. While practicing the Refining Spirit Technique, she also learned about the application of Yin Spirit power within the Refining Spirit Technique.

"The Yin spirit exists in the void, and therefore can influence the void and imprison the physical bodies of living beings."

"Just as the physical body can use various tools, it's instinct."

"In the era of immortals and gods, one can even merge with the laws of heaven and earth, combine them with the essence and power of the physical body, transform them into a primordial spirit, and unleash supernatural powers."

"Wait... Immortal Martial Power is the fusion of True Qi and Magic Power."

"Is my inability to unleash the full power of Immortal Martial Arts due to my inability to use Yin Spirit Power?"

"What if we use the power of the Yin spirit to mobilize the power of immortals and martial arts?"

"If one can coordinate their inner energy with the desired atmosphere, wouldn't that mean they can unleash the true power of immortal martial arts?"

At this moment, inspiration burst forth in Li Yunqing's heart, and endless insights arose within her.

There was even a vague speculation that by combining the power of the Yin God with the intent, it should be able to initially unleash the power of the Immortal Martial Arts.

Li Yunqing opened her eyes, ignoring Yuan Qing and Xiao Lan who were snoring beside her.

He made a sword-finger gesture and practiced a famous sword technique in the carriage.

The power of Yin spirit and the power of intent converged at her fingertips with her movements.

The power of immortal martial arts surged from her chest, and at that moment, she had a faint feeling that this one finger strike could open up the world.

"Although it's an illusion, it's precisely because the power of immortal martial arts is strong enough that this illusion exists!"

Li Yunqing understood, her eyes gleaming with eagerness.

But considering that this was an official road with many people coming and going, it would be too conspicuous for her to suddenly appear.

He suppressed his impulse and began to carefully comprehend the application of Yin Spirit power.

As evening fell, the carriage had just left Qingzhou when it came into view a vast expanse of mountains and forests, sparsely populated.

It makes sense. Most of the places where humans live are close to the capital cities, and they spread outward from the capital cities, which is a safer way to live.

In case of danger, they can receive timely assistance.

On the contrary, those who live in remote places are often harassed by monsters and evil gods.

Over time, most of the wilderness and forests became deserted and uninhabited.

"Let's find a place to rest!"

Li Yunqing glanced at the sky and spoke.

These guards served her diligently, so she naturally didn't want to be harsh on them.

Since there was enough time, she was willing to give these guards more time to rest and cultivate.

But just as he finished speaking, a loud roar suddenly rang out from the desolate mountains not far away.

"Rumble..."

With the sound, rocks crumbled, dust billowed, and demonic roars filled the air.

"Return to the main road, and everyone stay away from this mountain!"

A loud shout rang out from the smoke and dust.

Immediately afterwards, figures dressed in the robes of the Demon Suppression Guards, wielding swords, charged toward the official road.

Behind it, billowing dust filled the sky, as if a colossal monster was awakening from its slumber.

"Back off!"

The leader of the Demon-Suppressing Guards shouted at Li Yunqing's convoy.

Clearly, they hadn't expected that there would still be a horse-drawn carriage parked in the wilderness at this time.

"Everyone, step back! A demon is lurking in this mountain!"

Hearing the loud shout, all the guards approached the carriage, waiting for Li Yunqing's instructions.

"Whoosh!"

Li Yunqing lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out of the carriage. Yuan Qing and Xiao Lan stood on either side of her.

The leading Demon-Suppressing Guard paused, seemingly surprised that the figure inside the carriage was such a beautiful woman.

She was even more elegant than the city lord's daughter, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs.

His voice softened unconsciously: "I am Ji Yun, Commander of the Demon Guard of Linzhou. Please retreat quickly, Miss."

"A demon has been discovered here, a demon approaching the realm of mysticism!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for letting me know, but it's already too late!"

Her eyes shimmered with tears, tiny sparkles of light, and she could already make out the enormous creature within the smoke and dust.

It was a giant ape-like stone statue, over ten meters tall, which had broken free of the rocks with tremendous force and appeared, heading towards this place.

His aura was powerful, indeed as Ji Yun had said, he was already close to the Profound Realm.

Or rather, a demon with one foot in the gate of the mystical realm, possessing both the power of an evil god and the abilities of a demon.

"This must be an evil god that devoured a great demon, slumbered for a long time, and whose physical body is almost petrified. Apart from lacking the power of heaven and earth, it has indeed initially possessed the power of the Profound Realm!"

Yuan Qing's voice echoed in Li Yunqing's mind.

The guards beside Li Yunqing, including Xiao Lan, all changed their expressions upon hearing Ji Yun's words.

Even the commander of the Demon Suppression Division is fleeing, which shows that this demon is powerful enough that we might easily become its prey.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of the guards, Li Yunqing fell silent for a moment.

She could indeed escape, but none of her guards were at the Qi Realm level, and they would likely all die here.

This is definitely not what she wanted to see.

Regardless, we must at least keep them alive.

Just then, Ji Yun approached and spoke again: "I have sent the signal. As long as we hold out for half an hour, the commander will arrive."

"Half an hour?"

Li Yunqing frowned.

The evil spirits are already close. Those at the Qi Realm might be able to escape, but those at the Initial Realm will surely die.

She turned to look at Yuan Qing, whose expression remained calm and who was still clinging to her, and suddenly her hand under her sleeve grabbed the flying sword.

"With Yuan Qing here, it shouldn't be too dangerous."

"Then let's take this opportunity to test what I've come to understand!"

"This will buy us some time."

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Li Yunqing suddenly leaped into the air and said, "Xiao Lan, lead the guards to retreat."

"Clang!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the flying sword in her hand suddenly trembled and transformed into a three-foot-long green peak.

Her figure seemed to walk in the void, moving against the gale, her purple dress fluttering and her hair flying.

The long sword in her hand gleamed coldly, and frost and snow danced around her, making her look like a fairy descending from the sky.

The sight of him walking on air caused the Demon Suppression Division Commander to pause slightly, his eyes widening in surprise.

"You...your young lady is a Grandmaster of the Profound Realm?"